as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth
dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property
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Recent Examples of trench
Grow a row of crops next to this trench of compost-in-the-making.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
First responders located a trench approximately 90 feet long, five feet wide and five feet deep that been excavated to connect a private residence’s sewer system to the city sewer line, Wright said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
The video showed soldiers being instructed on firing grenade launchers, neutralizing enemy drones and clearing trenches.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
It is protected by berms, trenches and several military outposts.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
First responders located a trench approximately 90 feet long, five feet wide and five feet deep that been excavated to connect a private residence’s sewer system to the city sewer line, Wright said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
The video showed soldiers being instructed on firing grenade launchers, neutralizing enemy drones and clearing trenches.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
It is protected by berms, trenches and several military outposts.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trench
Noun
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Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall: Beware of swollen waterways: Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
3 July 2025
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The driver of the minivan, a 49-year-old man, was found in a ditch off the road with minor injuries.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Clean gutters regularly so water flows away from your house and doesn’t back up into the soffits and under the roofline.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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According to specifications provided by INDOT, the roundabout will consist of a 140-foot diameter roundabout with one 19-foot circulatory travel lane bordered by concrete curb and gutter and a 15-foot truck apron.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Still, leaping over a 100-foot ravine with a baby clinging to your back seems like a daring choice.—
Skylar Knight,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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“Trench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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